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Valerian - Valeriana Officinalis L.
Part Used - Rhizome/Root.
Action - Anodyne (Mild Pain Killer), Antibiotic (Gram PositiveBacteria),
Antidiuretic, Antiseptic, Aromatic, Carminitive, Expectorant, Hypnotic,
Hypotensive, Sedative, Spasmolytic.
Uses - Anxiety, Bronchial Spasms, Cramps (Muscle & Intestinal),
Confusion, Convulsions in Infants, Epilepsy, Excessive Nerve Stress,
Excitability, Headaches (Tensive), High Blood Pressure, Hypochondria,
Insomnia, Irritability, Menstrual Pain, Migraine, Nervous Tension,
Palpitation, Restlessness, Sleeplessness, Smoker's Cough & Wounds.
Valarian, American, Lady's Slipper, Nerve Root - Cypripedium Pubescens.
Parts Used - Root/Rhizome.
Action - Antidote to Caffeine Poisoning, Autonomic Regulator, Nerve Relaxant,
Pain-Killer (Mild), Remedy for Brain & Spine, Thymoleptic.
Uses - Antispasmodic, Anxiety, Chorea, Depression
(Post-Influenzal), Epilepsy, Headache (Pressive),
Hysteria, Insomnia, Irritability, Muscle Twitching,
Nerve Tension, Nervous Excitability, Neuralgia,
Pre-Menstrual Tension, Schizophrenia, Sedative,
Spermatorrhoea & Weepiness.
Vervain, Pigeon's Grass - Verbena Officinalis L.
Part Used - Herb.
Action - Alterative, Antispasmodic,
Anti-Diarrhoeic, Aphrodisiac, Diaphoretic,
Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Hypnotic, Liver &
Kidney Stimulant, Sedative & Thymoleptic.
Uses - Agarophobia, , Amenorrhea, Congested
Liver (Jaundice), Convulsions, Depression
(Post-Natal & Operative), Epilepsy, Lactation
(Nursing), Nervous Breakdown & Exhaustion,
Paranoia, Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome &
Psychiatry.
Violet, Sweet, Blue Violet - Viola Odorata L.
Part Used - Leaves & Flowers.
Action - Anti-Neoplastic (Poultice), Antiseptic,
Expectorant.
Uses - Bronchitis, Congested Lymph Glands,
Cough, Cystitis, Mild Analgesic (Cancer of the
Lungs, Alimentary Canal & Breast), Mouth
Ulcers, Urehritis & Vaginal Trichomonas.
Virginia Snake Root - Aristolochia Serpentaria.
Part Used - Root/Rhizome.
Action - Anti-Inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Hepatic (Mild) & Tonic
Nervine.
Uses - Diaphoretic, Febrile Conditions, Indigestion, Mild Liver Upsets &
Nausea.
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